Draft School Guidance That Bans the Teaching of Gender Identity ‘Drifted Into Partisan Language,’ Says Labour

Parts of a draft school guidance that said schools shouldn’t teach children about the concept of gender identity have “drifted far too much into partisan and unnecessary language,” says shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson. She declined to say whether she would ditch the ban if Labour wins the general election, instead saying the existence of transgender people should be recognised while touring media studios on Sunday morning. She also accused ministers of “picking fights, seeking headlines,” saying the issue is too important to be made “a culture wars issue on the front pages of newspapers.” The remarks came after author JK Rowling, a former Labour donor, accused the party of abandoning women in the trans debate....